Minister

Warren Kaeding was first elected as the MLA for Melville-Saltcoats in the 2016 provincial election. He was re-elected in 2020 and in 2024.

Warren received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan in 1985 and worked as a territory manager for Hoechst AG from 1986-1996. From 1986-2011, Warren was also owner/operator of Wagon Wheel Seed Corporation and additionally served in roles such as the Executive Director for the Sask Farm Stewardship Association, Advisor to the Agriculture Development Fund, and was a Crop Inspector with Maxcor Ventures.

Prior to entering politics, Warren held careers in the pedigreed seed and purebred Polled Hereford industry. During this time, Warren travelled extensively, gaining valuable experience engaging with trading partners in global markets, exporting agricultural products to over 17 different countries as well as live cattle to 4 international markets around the world.  In 1999, Warren and his wife Carla were named co-winners of Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers award

In Cabinet, Warren has served the province as Minister of Government Relations and Minister of First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs. He has also served as Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health and Seniors, as well as Minister of Environment.

In November 2024, Premier Scott Moe appointed Warren as the Minister of Trade and Export Development and Minister responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Research Council.

In addition to his busy professional life, Warren was involved in his community as Chair of the local economic development board, elder in his church, is a member of the Lions Club, and was an official with local minor hockey and baseball. Warren and his wife Carla have two adult sons.